Stop Motion Studio vs Iris Vision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stop Motion Studio
Easily create stop motion animations and films with powerful editing tools. Capture every frame with manual camera controls, add sound and effects, and share your creations in high definition. Suitable for beginners and experienced animators alike.
- Onion skinning and animation guides
- Frame-by-frame editing
- Manual camera controls
- Voiceover and sound effects
- Green screen effects
- 4K export
- Remote camera control
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Join 25 million creators making stop motion animation with ease. Stop Motion Studio is the Apple-featured app for creating stunning stop motion films. Enjoy powerful creative tools with no ads, no tracking, and no subscriptions. Stop Motion Studio is the easiest and most powerful stop motion animation maker for iPhone and iPad. Create beautiful animated films with LEGO, clay, drawings, or everyday objects — no experience required. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned animator, Stop Motion Studio gives you everything you need to turn your ideas into motion. Loved by Millions Worldwide * Over 25 million creators and counting * Rated 4.7 stars with more than 65,000 reviews * Featured in Apple’s “Life on iPad” TV commercial “Stop Motion Studio makes it easy to create your own stop-motion movies.” – The Washington Post “Brings out the LEGO moviemaking geek in all of us.” – TechNewsWorld Create and Edit with Precision * Onion skinning and animation guides for perfect alignment * Interactive timeline and frame-by-frame editing * Copy, paste, cut, and insert frames with ease * Rotoscoping: draw over videos for unique effects * Built-in drawing tools, text cards, and speech bubbles * Erase unwanted objects and add facial expressions or layers * Merge frames to simulate motion blur or speed effects Capture Every Frame * Full manual camera controls: focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance * Timelapse capture mode for automatic shooting * Use your Apple Watch or another device as a remote camera Add Sound and Style * Record voiceovers and narration directly in the app * Add sound effects, background music, or import from your library * Use filters, fades, and transitions for cinematic results * Green screen effects let you place characters anywhere Share Your Masterpiece * Export your films in 4K or 1080p HD * Share directly to YouTube, TikTok, or save as a GIF or iMessage sticker * Transfer projects via AirDrop, iCloud, or Dropbox * Start on iPhone and finish on Mac — your work stays in sync Learn and Improve * Step-by-step tutorials and creative tips included * Built-in manual for quick guidance and inspiration Yours to Create No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Your data stays private and your creativity stays yours. Download Stop Motion Studio today. Join millions of creators and bring your imagination to life — one frame at a time. * Some features require in-app purchases. All features are already included in the Pro version.
Iris Vision
Capture detailed iris photographs with your iPhone. The app offers guided shooting and two modes for different levels of detail, automatically saving your images with relevant information.
- Automatic iris photography
- Guided capture with visual cues
- Normal and Macro capture modes
- Video recording for gaze positions
- Automatic photo naming and organization
- Save directly to photo library
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Iris Vision helps you take clear, detailed photos of the iris using just your iPhone. No special equipment and no fiddly manual settings. Point it at an eye and the app guides you to a sharp, well framed shot. Version 2.0 is a major update. The interface has been rebuilt around the live preview, and the new Normal mode works on every iPhone, not just Pro models. TWO CAPTURE MODES • Normal: uses the main camera from a comfortable distance. Works on all iPhones. • Macro: ultra-close capture with the ultrawide lens for maximum iris detail. Gaze tracking and eyelid detection fire the shutter only when the iris is fully visible. Requires an iPhone Pro. GUIDED CAPTURE • The framing overlay doubles as your guide. It turns green when the iris is sharp, red when it isn't, and warns you when there isn't enough light. • On-screen cues show how to hold the phone for each eye. • The volume buttons work as a shutter, so you can shoot one-handed without shaking the phone. VIDEO AND GAZE POSITIONS • Record a short video while the person looks up, down, left, right and straight ahead. • Iris Vision picks out the best frame for each gaze position and saves five labelled photos along with the video. • A timeline lets you check each detected position and adjust it frame by frame before saving. STAY ORGANISED • Photos and videos are named automatically with the name you enter, the eye (R/L), capture mode, gaze direction, date and time. • Right and left eye tagging, with a separate capture orientation for each. • Everything saves straight to your photo library. • A feedback button is built in. Tell us what to improve. Every iris is one of a kind. Download Iris Vision and see yours in a whole new level of detail.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iris Vision at none against Stop Motion Studio's 1. Iris Vision also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Stop Motion Studio's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 1) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stop Motion Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Iris Vision asks for nothing beyond the download.
Iris Vision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stop Motion Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Iris Vision every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop Motion Studio | Iris Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (78K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CATEATER, LLC | Chun-Huei Liu |
Customer experience
Stop Motion Studio
Iris Vision
Bugs and requests
Stop Motion Studio
Reported bugs
5 issues- Camera shaking/blurry issues
- Sound not working properly
- Frames skipping or lagging
- Inability to restore deleted projects
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- More free features and effects
- Improved erasing and editing tools
- Ability to import photos and videos
- More sound effects and audio options
- Easier way to add text and titles
Iris Vision
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stop Motion Studio
- All Features Forever$5.99
Iris Vision
No in-app purchases
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